Damien Barton-Sartorius was born in 1990, and he’ll be happy to hear that this vintage stands up well against the 1989. It has clearer tannins, is deeper and still virile, taking a long time to open in the glass but then holding on, getting more and more interesting. Sill pretty young, with rich, velvety and well-handled tannins, plus a vibrant core of cassis and mulberry notes. Well balanced, confident and deeply spiced. Read more at https://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews/france/bordeaux/chateau-leoville-barton-st-julien-2eme-cru-classe-1990-24939#9qDvlGl1JbhbBbu1.99

The 1990 Leoville Barton is medium brick in color. It shoots from the glass with notes of fruitcake, dried cranberries, potpourri, unsmoked cigars, and cast-iron pan, with hints of ground cloves and incense. The light-bodied palate is fantastically light on its feet and refreshing, with a light chewiness to the tannins and a long, spicy finish. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Believe it or not the 1990 Leoville Barton can actually be drunk - something that cannot be said about the broodingly backward still excruciatingly tannic 1982. The exceptionally concentrated 1990 reveals more polished sweeter tannins along with a big sweet kiss of black currant forest floor cedar and spice box notes. While it still has some tannins to shed this full-bodied powerful long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve for another two decades. 93+

Dark ruby color with a red edge. Subtle aromas ofblack cherry and plum with hints of mineral andsmoke. Full-bodied with a compacted fruitstructure firm tannins and a long finish. Asoutstanding as it should be. Needs time.--1990Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. 22000 cases made. (JS)